FOCUS AND SCOPE

SEJATI (Student Electronic Journal Aiming at Theological Interpretation) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing theological scholarship and dialogue. This journal provides a platform for students and scholars to explore and articulate theological insights that are biblically grounded, contextually relevant, and academically rigorous.

Focus:
The journal focuses on the interpretation, analysis, and application of theological thought within the broad spectrum of Christian traditions, with a special emphasis on theological interpretation rooted in Scripture and shaped by historical, systematic, and contextual dimensions.

Scope:
SEJATI invites original research articles, critical essays, and reviews in the following areas:

  • Biblical Theology: Explorations of theological themes derived from the canonical texts of the Old and New Testaments, utilizing both diachronic and synchronic approaches.

  • Systematic Theology: Reflections on the coherent articulation of Christian doctrine in light of Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.

  • Historical Theology: Studies tracing the development and transformation of Christian thought and practice throughout church history.

  • Contextual Theology: Theological reflections that engage with local cultures, social issues, and contemporary challenges, particularly within the Indonesian and broader Southeast Asian contexts.

  • Christian Religious Education (Pendidikan Agama Kristen): Theoretical and practical insights into the teaching and learning of Christian faith across various educational settings.

  • Church Music: Analyses of liturgical music, hymnody, and musical expressions in Christian worship from theological and cultural perspectives.

  • Religious Studies: Interdisciplinary studies of world religions with a focus on interfaith dialogue, comparative theology, and religious pluralism.

By publishing diverse yet interconnected theological studies, SEJATI seeks to contribute meaningfully to the growth of Christian scholarship and to the formation of a reflective, engaged, and faithful academic community.